James Beard's American Cookery - Revised 1980 Paperback First Edition detergent proof There's nothing more nostalgic than

There's nothing more nostalgic than a picturesque country village steeped in snow and rural charm

which makes perfect sense as to why they would adorn an antique platter like this one destined to serve a plate of food that was made with love

plants and flowers

and pale blue

The ultimate symbol of hospitality and warm welcome

James Beard's American Cookery - Revised 1980 Paperback First Edition detergent proof There's nothing more nostalgic thanI HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT PERHAPS AMERICAN COOKERY IS ONE OF THE MOST FASCINATING CULINARY SUBJECTS OF ALL JAMES BEARD {HISTORY} and so begins the start of James Beard's sixteenth cookbook, first published in 1972. If you've poked around the cookbook section of the shop or followed the blog for a bit, you'll already know what marvelous fans we are of the big guy's recipes. All of his cookbooks are gems, but this one, in particular, focuses on